What It Actually Takes to Get a Good Deal
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Compare pricing across 10+ dealerships
Track incentives/rebates (can change weekly)
Understand true market value vs MSRP
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Compare your vehicle on multiple sites (KBB, Edmunds, etc)
Find true condition of your current vehicle (what is actually hurting your value)
Know what repairs will cost if needed- this is huge (are bald tires really making your trade worth $1,000’s less? NO)
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Break down full purchase price
Spot hidden fees (nitrogen air, inflated DOC fees, etc)
Understand financing mark ups
Calculate total cost, not just the monthly payment (they want you to focus solely on the payment)
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Contact multiple dealerships
Create leverage between them
Push back on pricing tactics
Know when they’re bluffing
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Catch add-ons (ex: paint protection, service contract)
Verify numbers actually match what was agreed
Identify last-minute changes
Watch out for:
Monthly payment manipulation
They can do this a multitude of ways. They can blend in your trade, change the loan term, and manipulate your rate.
Extended loan terms to hide price
Price is too high? They may try to extend your loan out years longer to make the payment look more appealing to you instead of giving you a fair price.
Add-ons slipped in at signing
Some dealers are up front with their overpriced add-ons, many are not. Dealerships slip in add-ons like service contracts and paint protection right at signing.
“Today only” pressure tactics
“This deal only lasts today” Ever heard this and had them calling you the next days/weeks? Dealerships try to use your emotions against you to make a quick financial decision.
Trade-in condition nitpicking
Every scratch, dent, and even normal wear on your vehicle will be nitpicked by dealers to say your trade-in is worth less. Some even compare yours to lower trim level and higher mileage vehicles to try to convince you your trade is damaged goods.
What do dealers really do every step of the way?
They try to bring your trade value down, bring their vehicle’s value up, and sneak in fees to squeeze out every ounce of profit that they possibly can.
What This Really Costs You
10-15+ Hours of Research
Back and Forth Negotiations with Multiple Salespeople
Stress, Pressure, Second-Guessing
Risk of Still Overpaying Anyway
Or… AutoAdvisor Can Do it For You
We Handle the Research
We Deal Directly with Dealerships
We Analyze Every Deal
We Make Sure You Don’t Overpay
We Remove the Stress, Pressure, and Second-Guessing from What Should Be an Exciting Time in Your Life
Why This Works
AutoAdvisor-
Has a Decade of Dealership Experience
Knows How Deals Are Structured
Knows Where Dealers Make Their Money
Knows What’s Negotiable and How to Negotiate it.
If You’re About To Buy a Vehicle, Don’t Guess Your Way Through It.
